The United States announces arms sales to Taiwan!, Foreign media: sensitive moments
It is understood that this batch of search and tracking pods will significantly enhance the F-16V's long-range reconnaissance capabilities and enhance its air combat effectiveness.
The "Legion Strategy Module" next to the F-16 air intake is the infrared search and tracking system.
Reuters reported that although the military sales case did not mention specific items, it only mentioned that the main contractor was Lockheed Martin, which produced the F-16. It is speculated that the equipment may be the Archer strategy module previously sold to Taiwan, or the latest Legion strategy module.
Reuters reported that the Pentagon stated that $500 million is the maximum cap value for the military sale, and the actual amount should not be that expensive.
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▲ Taiwanese F-16 fighter jets
The Taiwan Defense Department announced today that the US government conducted a "notification to Congress" process on August 23 Eastern Time regarding the $500 million infrared search and tracking pod sale case to Taiwan, which is expected to take effect in one month.
The Taiwan defense department pointed out that the infrared search and tracking pod agreed by the US for sale this time is the latest model developed in conjunction with the F-16V BLK70 fighter jet, which can further enhance the aircraft's ability to detect and track long-range targets, greatly improving air combat effectiveness.
On August 19th, the Eastern Theater Command conducted joint exercises in the sea and air around Taiwan Island
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In response to the long-term and frequent implementation of arms sales to Taiwan, our Ministry of National Defense has repeatedly expressed strong opposition and pointed out that the Democratic Progressive Party authorities are attempting to "rely on the United States for independence", colluding with external forces to turn Taiwan into a "landmine island" and "ammunition depot".The People's Liberation Army of China closely monitors the situation in the Taiwan Strait and will continue to take decisive and effective measures to resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.